BenchesTwo benches were installed in the park shortly before Christmas. Both have been positioned so that there is a good view to enjoy as you take a short break. More benches will be provided in the coming months. The benches have been made by the Woodlands Team with timber from Hockley woods and an acknowledgement has been marked on each bench. Funds for the benches have been donated by the Friends of Cherry Orchard Park. At the request of the Friends the benches have been kept as simple as possible
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Bridges
The fields behind Flemings Farm to the west of the park have proved difficult to cross for some due to the deep ditches that traverse them. The solution - two new bridges with hand rails. This is a real help. A further bridge is planned where the park enters New England Wood, however work on this may not be able to be started until spring next year.
The removal of the bars at each end of the ‘crooked bridge’ behind Blatches Farm has made it much easier to cross and access the footpath
cross the fields on the other side. Many thanks to Essex county Council’s
Public Rights of Way department for arranging to have this work done.
The removal of the bars at each end of the ‘crooked bridge’ behind Blatches Farm has made it much easier to cross and access the footpath
cross the fields on the other side. Many thanks to Essex county Council’s
Public Rights of Way department for arranging to have this work done.
Footpath repairs
A section of footpath, from the bridge at the River Roach (where the byway from Flemings Farm/Gusted Hall Lane join) to the newly fenced drainage dyke, has been upgraded. You will remember that this path was frequently impassable during the winter months as it quickly became a sea of slippery mud.